The late actress and singer Gena O’Keley has passed away at the age of 77. Her passing was tragic. However, she has left behind many fans and friends who will always remember her with love and gratitude.
Early life
Gena O’Kelley was born on August 10, 1963, in California, United States. Her father was Alan Gordon O’Kelley, who worked in security at Hewlett-Packard. She has two siblings, one brother and one sister.
Gena started her career as a model when she was young. At that time, she was ranked among the most attractive models in the world. In addition to modeling, she also appeared in several television shows.
Gena and Chuck Norris have been married since 1998. They have two children together. Twins Dakota and Danilee were born on August 30, 2001. The couple has been very happy with their marriage.
It has been reported that Gena’s father died in 2008. While she hasn’t released the details, she has said that she was raised in a middle-class household. Apparently, Gena’s mother stayed home to look after her kids. But she had a lot of support from her parents.
After her first husband died, Gene decided to return to modelling. She was hired as a model by several major brands. She also tried other careers, including deputy sheriff.
Marriage to Gordon Hinschberger
Despite being 23 years apart, Gena Kelly and Chuck Norris have managed to keep their marriage alive. They’ve been married for almost a decade and have two kids. The former model has been featured on various shows, including ‘Praise the Lord’ and ‘Hannity’, while her husband has been the star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’.
The couple met while on the set of a television show. After a year of dating, they decided to get married. But they had been divorced before.
Gena is a model and has been married twice. She had two children during her first marriage. Gordon Hinschberger was her first husband. Although they separated, Gena still has no information on the reason why they divorced.
After Gena and Gordon divorced, she dated Chuck Norris. While on a date, Chuck noticed Gena. He was attracted to her and invited her to Dallas. From then on, they became romantically involved.
In addition to being a model, Gena is also a film actress. Her debut was in “Yes Dear,” while she has been on other popular shows, such as ‘Hannity’ and ‘Praise the Lord.’ Her net worth is estimated at $1 million. Among her other accomplishments, Gena is said to have been involved with the Veterans Administration.
Relationship with Chuck Norris
The relationship between Chuck Norris and Gena O’Kelley is a perfect example of how celebrities can form a solid marriage despite a 23-year age difference. After being friends, the pair started dating in the late 1990s, eventually settling down and having two children.
Chuck and Gena were first introduced by a mutual friend. They met in Dallas, Texas, where they both had dinner with another woman. Their romance grew as the years went on.
Both of them have twins. During the time they were together, Gena gave birth to her twins, Danielle Kelley Norris and Dakota Alan Norris.
Chuck has also been married before. He previously married Dianne Kay Holechek in December 1958. However, after 30 years, they divorced.
Gene was a former model. She has appeared in several prominent brand names. Several television shows have featured her. She was considered one of the most beautiful models. Besides her work as a model, she has also been a TV personality.
Health issues
Gena O’Kelley is an actress and TV personality who has appeared on shows such as “Hannity” and “Yes, Dear!”. She is also married to actor Chuck Norris. But, as of late, Gena is experiencing health problems.
Although Gena is still relatively healthy, she is experiencing burning nerve pain. This pain comes from a chemical compound called gadolinium. It was used during MRI scans. Apparently, it was meant to clear up scan results, but instead, it caused Gena’s body to react with severe discomfort.
In addition to the gadolinium, Gena has experienced kidney problems. When she was a teenager, she worked as a model and a deputy sheriff. After graduating high school, she pursued her acting career. However, she has never achieved the supermodel status that most models achieve.
Gena and her husband decided to start a family. They are currently raising twins. They have been married for almost two years. As a result of their successful career, they have been able to provide for their family.
